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Bob’s High-School Curriculum: Sophomore Year

Britannica Blog -- Well, summer was great, wasn’t it? But we’re all eager as can be to get back to learning. And now that we’re not freshmen anymore, and don’t have to wear those stupid beanies, we can dig in with a will. First Semester Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry *Political Systems – despotism, monarchy, oligarchy, democracy Ancient History 3 – Rome *Literature 3 – Lucretius, some Aeneid, Cicero, Gallic Wars...     14:47
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Hellebore: The Deadly Flower that Sprang From Tears (Toxic Tuesdays: A Weekly Guide to Poison Gardens)

Britannica Blog -- Legend has it that a young Jewish girl began to cry when she had no gift to offer Jesus upon His birth. As her tears fell to the earth, tiny flowers sprouted and were called Christmas roses, also known as hellebores. Much beloved among gardeners, the hellebore heralds the coming of Spring, when most of the garden is dormant, by sending up flowers as early as January and continuing to bloom through...     02:32
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Unlocking the Ocean’s Secrets, Part 2: The Discovery of Life in the Deep Sea

Britannica Blog -- The scientific study of marine animals is an endeavor defined by unpredictable and serendipitous discoveries.  In journeying into little-explored expanses of water and probing down to the dark depths of the sea floor, marine scientists are inherently predisposed to the chance discovery of new species.  And it is these discoveries and the creatures they reveal to the world that capture our imaginat...     11-24
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To Repay American Public for Billions in Support, GM to Throw in the Mats

Britannica Blog -- Obama goes to China to seek an extension on the loan: hoping for a second mortgage on the country. Obamas speech in China somewhat censored : Hello, I must be going.  China stubbornly refuses to change 5,000 years of history in time for Obama visit. Did show him the Great Wall which, like the Trade Deficit, can be seen from space. The President met his half-brother, Wing Hobama in China. So the le...     11-24
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Bob’s High-School Curriculum: Freshman Year

Britannica Blog -- As promised in my introductory post last week, I present here the first year of Bob’s High School Curriculum. The curriculum is admittedly quite unrealistic, in that I can see no way in which it could actually be adopted by any large number of schools, for the simple reason that we have the teachers we pay for. A sane society would place a much higher value on those who educate its children and in...     11-23
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Sydney So Familiar

Britannica Blog -- Sydney is a great city—clean and friendly, shiny and new. The harbour is stunning with the majestic Harbour Bridge on one side and one of the most recognizable images of the modern world, the Sydney Opera House, on the other. This white, shell-like icon is up there with the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building as one of the most photographed landmarks. The roofs of the Opera House are constr...     11-23
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Figaro: New Zealand Opera

Britannica Blog -- Earlier this year I was commissioned to shoot the 2010 campaign imagery for the New Zealand Operas upcoming performances. Heres an image from the Figaro shoot and a link to my shots for Macbeth.  Hope you enjoy them!     11-23
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Spy (The Britannica Blog “Guide” to Careers)

Britannica Blog -- Spy vs. Spy has long been synonymous with MAD magazine.  The wordless cartoon, created in 1961 for MAD by famed Cuban cartoonist Antonio Prohias, who left Cuba for the United States when Castro came to power, was a classic reflection of Cold War sentiments, with each combatant reflecting a mirror image of the other in trying to up the ante and get the upper hand. Heres a nice animated collection o...     11-21
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Clever Design: Radio Alarm Clock Sheets

Britannica Blog -- Designer Florian Schafer has produced sheets with a built in radio alarm clock.  The clock is not in the bed but actually on the sheets, featuring a haptic touch sensitive alarm with built in speakers and controls all embedded in the fabric. The clock segments are thin and hidden underneath the fabric. They consist of silicone and give the emboss feel via a slat of EPS (electroactive polymer, used...     11-21
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“Admonish”: 2009 Word of the Year

Britannica Blog -- When Rep. Joe Wilson shouted “You lie!” at President Barack Obama during the president’s speech to Congress earlier this year, the outburst offended many of his colleagues in the House of Representatives, and they sought a way to express their displeasure with the South Carolina congressman. But they didn’t warn or rebuke Wilson; no, they admonished him. And while the words may be similar in some ...     11-20
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Great Moments in Pop-Music History: “Walk Away Renee”

Britannica Blog -- In 1966, no band was bigger than The Beatles, and no band was more influential—with the result, in 1966 and for a few years after, that no band was more imitated. Some of the would-bes were ghastly and forgotten. Some wore their Beatles hearts on their sleeves while crafting new sounds, as did the mighty Alex Chilton by way of Big Star and the smashingly fantastic San Francisco band The Flamin’ Gr...     11-20
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M: Morning Glory Muffins (The Frugal Kitchen - Recipes A to Z)

Britannica Blog -- Muffins are one of my favorite things to have on hand for quick, on-the-go breakfasts. They are perfect to make in bulk and have on hand in the freezer. These Morning Glory Muffins use a lot of ingredients, but they are so filling and hearty that you will not need to eat as many to be satisfied. As such, I definitely still consider them part of my frugal kitchen. Plus, this recipe makes about 3 do...     11-20
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More Lutherans in Ethiopia than U.S.?!

Britannica Blog -- I recently came across a bit of trivia that stopped me in my tracks: There are now more Lutherans in the nation of Ethiopia than there are in the largest Lutheran denomination in the United Statesthe Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, which is the national Lutheran church in Ethiopia, now boasts approximately 5 million members.  By comparis...     11-19
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The Fine Art of Building Castles

Britannica Blog -- A few years ago, the publisher and writer Bill Henderson, the mastermind behind the Pushcart Prize, underwent an existential crisis that found him examining his marriage, his religious views, and his general dissatisfaction with things as they were. He did the sensible thing: he turned angst on its head by taking on an oddball, life-transforming project for no reason: namely, the construction of a...     11-19
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Bob’s High-School Curriculum (Introduction to Blog Series)

Britannica Blog -- Education has long been a hobbyhorse of mine. In part this is because I spent so many years of my life immersed in the process; in part it is because I have children who did the same while I watched; and in part it is because I was disappointed with the outcome in each case. I have never taught in a classroom. You may feel that this disqualifies me from publishing my opinions on the matter; if so,...     11-18
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Britannica Blog -- “Please remove all jewelry, loose articles of clothing, and accessories. Please make sure there is nothing in your pockets.  No cameras will be allowed. You must wear closed toed shoes. Put on your jumper, fasten your safety harness, and sign this form stating that if you fall into the harbour, we basically don’t care.” I was about to experience one of the “must dos” in Sydney, Australia — the Bri...     11-18
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The Lovely, Poisonous Narcissus (Toxic Tuesdays: A Weekly Guide to Poison Gardens)

Britannica Blog -- The Greek woodland nymph Echo, unable to verbalize her love for Narcissus, waited longingly for her beloved to recognize and embrace her devotion. As Narcissus admired his beauty in the water, Echo waited, wasting away until she became nothing but an echo in the distant mountains. The other woodland nymphs demanded retribution for her unrequitted love and sought the counsel of Zeus who agreed with...     11-18
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Unlocking the Ocean’s Secrets, Part 1: Ocean Exploration

Britannica Blog -- Humans have been studying the sea, in one way or another, ever since our species first settled on the worlds coastlines. Coral reefs in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean Yet, despite centuries of expeditions and modern advancements in exploration technologies, the ocean remains a realm of mystery, with secrets that are elusive but that could provide important links in our understanding of evolution, clima...     11-17
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Interview with Artist Judy Ledgerwood

Britannica Blog -- Susanne Ghez, Director of The Renaissance Society, interviewed artist Judy Ledgerwood for an upcoming monograph.  They discussed the development of Ledgerwoods work, and how her abstract paintings spread from the canvas to the walls.     11-17
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Because of Ties to Iran, Feds Seize “Empire Carpet” in Brooklyn

Britannica Blog -- China steps up its critique of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader in a series of Yo Lamas! President Obama this close to making a decision on Modern Warfare 2. PS3 or Xbox? Republican health care proposal to only cover abortions of Democrats. The space elevator is successfully demonstrated, although someone pushed the buttons on every floor through the stratosphere. Homeland Security says the bor...     11-17
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